Funding
House Committee Approves Appalachian Satellite Broadband Bill
The legislation directs GAO to study the use of satellite broadband for economic development in Appalachia.
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Supreme Court
Array Says Whistleblowers Shouldn’t Be Able to Sue Under False Claims Act
Three Supreme Court justices have said there are 'substantial questions' on the issue.
Data Center
Senate Bill to Offset Data Centers' Impact on Energy Costs Introduced
The bill would require data centers to pay for local transmission upgrades and offset their grid impact through new power resources.
Energy
Trump Administration Scraps Solar Projects in Puerto Rico as Grid Crumbles
The Energy Department said that a push under Puerto Rico’s former governor for a 100% renewable future threatened the reliability of its energy system.
Rural
WISPA: Charter Not Renewing Wholesale Contracts
The group said some rural providers would have few other options for middle mile service.
Wyoming
Wyoming Business Council Faces Possible Dismantling
With the state’s broadband office housed under the council, broadband expansion and deployment may face new oversight.
Policyband
FCC Chairman Carr, Democratic Rep. Matsui Spar on Social Media over TV Equal Time Guidance
Carr: ‘Congress made the decision to prevent covered broadcast TV programs from being used to advance certain partisan political purposes.’
Social Media
TikTok Finalizes Deal to Form New American Version of the App
Donald Trump said he hopes 'that long into the future I will be remembered by those who use and love TikTok.'
Broadband's Impact
Your Guide to the Most Important Broadband Conferences of 2026
Broadband Breakfast has assembled a list of the most important broadband conferences of 2026.
Infrastructure
Nokia Secures Altafiber Contract to Expand Fiber Networks in Ohio and Hawaii
Nokia will deploy 25G PON and advanced optical technologies to support Altafiber’s multi-gig broadband expansion across the Midwest and Hawaii.
Broadband's Impact
NARUC Releases Series to Spur Recruitment for Public Service Careers
The series follows the day to day of several Public Utilities Commission workers in Ohio.
Public Safety
Former FirstNet Authority Board Chairs Don’t Want Changes with Reauthorization
Disagreement on FirstNet’s future is brewing ahead of a Senate hearing next week.
broadband
Willmar City Council Votes to Invest $7.6 Million in Municipal Broadband
The Minnesota city approved a construction bid to begin phase one of a city-owned, open-access broadband network.
Satellite
Satellite Permitting Bill Gains Support
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce joins a growing group of supporters, an attempt to pass similar legislation failed in the House in 2023.
Satellite
Bezos’s Blue Origin Planning Satellite Broadband Service for Enterprise Customers
The company is planning to begin deployment in late 2027.
California
California Launches Privacy Tool Aimed at Blocking Sale of Personal Data
Platform allows Californians to send a single request to hundreds of data brokers to delete and stop selling personal information.
